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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,846.56, 35,666.46 and 23,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,846.56, 35,666.46 and 23,729.13 is: 32,744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,846.56 : 35,666.46 = 23,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,846.56/35,666.46 = 23,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,846.56x = 35,666.46 × 23,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,846.56x = 846,334,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,334,065.98/25,846.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,744.55

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